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/ˈkroʊɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The sound made by a rooster.
We could hear the crowing of the roosters from the farm.
A boastful or triumphant utterance.
His crowing after the victory was heard throughout the town.
verb
The act of a rooster making its characteristic cry.
The rooster was crowing at dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
To boast or brag in a triumphant manner.
After winning the championship, he was crowing about his team's success.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'crowen', derived from Old English 'crūwan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crowing with delight
Expressing great joy or satisfaction.
crowing about
To boast or brag about something.
to hear the crowing
To become aware of someone's triumph.
Related Words
crow
A bird known for its loud call, often associated with intelligence.
rooster
A male chicken known for its crowing.
Slang Meanings
To show off or gloat.
He's just crowing about his new car.
To boast excessively.
Stop crowing already, we get it!